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Pacers vs. Thunder: Injury Wars Clash
24 Jan
Summary
- Indiana Pacers face Oklahoma City Thunder on Jan. 23, 2026.
- Both teams are dealing with significant player injuries.
- Thunder average 121.4 PPG, Pacers surrender 118.3 PPG.

The Indiana Pacers, currently holding a 10-35 record, are scheduled to face the formidable Oklahoma City Thunder on January 23, 2026. This game, hosted at Paycom Center, presents an opportunity for the Pacers to halt their current three-game losing streak on the road.
The Thunder, with an impressive 37-8 record, are a high-powered offensive unit, averaging 121.4 points per game. The Pacers, conversely, allow an average of 118.3 points. In terms of scoring, the Pacers manage 109.9 points per game, a margin of just 2.1 points over the Thunder's defense, which permits 107.8 points.
Both teams are navigating significant injury challenges. The Thunder are without Nikola Topic, Thomas Sorber, Jalen Williams, Ajay Mitchell, and Alex Caruso, with Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins listed as questionable. The Pacers are also heavily affected, with Obi Toppin, Tyrese Haliburton, and Bennedict Mathurin out, and Quenton Jackson questionable.




